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Patient Education Resources

78 Patient Education Resources

Ketones

PL-0336: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet explains what ketones are, as well as when and how to check for them if you or your child has diabetes. Recommendations on when to go to the nearest Emergency Department are given.

Le diabète et les yeux

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1784

Le présent dépliant décrit les troubles liés au diabète et aux yeux. La rétinopathie diabétique et l'œdème maculaire diabétique sont expliqués et leur traitement et la façon de les gérer.

Metformin

| .pdf | PRINT CODE QV85-0080

Metformin is a medication used to help lower high blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. This pamphlet explains how to take metformin. Symptoms that require a trip to the nearest Emergency Department are listed.

My Diabetes Record

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WK85-1037

Record important health information related to your diabetes. Things you can do to best manage your diabetes are listed.

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